Homer Senior Center

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

💛 A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

August is National Civility Month - a good reminder that strong communities are built in the small moments: listening, being patient, offering a hand, checking on a neighbor, and helping someone find the support they need.

And sometimes, kindness is simply knowing where to point someone when they need help.

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with information and resources for things like:

🏠 In-home services and supports
🚗 Transportation
💜 Caregiver resources
♿ Accessibility and independent living
📋 Medicare, Medicaid, and other benefit information
🤝 Help navigating available services

Here in Homer, ADRC services are available through the Independent Living Center.

📍 265 E. Pioneer Avenue, Suite 201
📞 907-235-7911

You don’t have to know every resource yourself. Sometimes helping someone find the right door is enough.

08/05/2026

EARLY BIRDS: REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMIT | Early Bird in-person registration has opened for the 2026 Alaska Statewide Summit on Aging, a hybrid event being held October 15-17 at Anchorage’s Turnagain Social Club. The Early Bird rate is available only through August 31. Scholarship forms are due August 20.

Limited free General Admission is available for Seniors 65+ and Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Because this is being provided on a space-available basis, please sign up early and follow instructions on the registration page to show that you qualify.

This year’s theme is Systems Transformation for a Stronger Future in Aging. Find an agenda and more information at the event registration page:

https://myalaskatix.com/events/alaska-statewide-summit-on-aging-tickets-10-15-2026

08/04/2026

TODAY - FREE LEGAL CLINIC AUG. 4 | Do you need legal help? Volunteer attorneys will be available to provide free brief confidential legal advice to Alaskans on a variety of civil (non-criminal) questions, 4:30-7 p.m. August 4, during this free Call-in/Zoom legal clinic.

Location: By Zoom or phone - statewide.

Learn more and get the call-in number: https://alaskabar.org/zoom

Get help with:

• Immigration
• Housing & landlord/tenant issues
• Family law (custody, divorce)
• Probate & registration for estate planning clinic
• Purchases & debt issues
• Small business & contracts

Open to all low-income Alaskans. No charge, and no appointment required. You may turn off your camera and/or use a different name. Free interpreters available.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC AUG. 4 | Do you need legal help? Volunteer attorneys will be available to provide free brief confidential legal advice to Alaskans on a variety of civil (non-criminal) questions, 4:30-7 p.m. August 4, during this free Call-in/Zoom legal clinic.

Location: By Zoom or phone - statewide.

Learn more and get the call-in number: https://alaskabar.org/zoom

Get help with:

• Immigration
• Housing & landlord/tenant issues
• Family law (custody, divorce)
• Probate & registration for estate planning clinic
• Purchases & debt issues
• Small business & contracts

Open to all low-income Alaskans. No charge, and no appointment required. You may turn off your camera and/or use a different name. Free interpreters available.

Alaska Bar Association

08/04/2026

Planning ahead for senior housing?

Homer Senior Citizens is accepting waiting-list applications for:

🏠 Independent Senior Housing
💜 Assisted Living

Joining a waiting list allows HSC to contact applicants as appropriate housing opportunities become available. Placement is subject to eligibility requirements, application review, and availability.

To get an application:
Stop by our office at 3959 Svedlund St. in Homer or reach out to our Housing Manager, Kristina Henry at 907-235-7655 | [email protected] to learn more about HSC housing options and the application process.

Reasonable accommodations and alternative formats are available upon request.

Homer Senior Citizens is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider.

Please share this information with an older adult or family who may need it now or in the future.

08/04/2026

Some people serve their community every day, others inspire it in extraordinary ways. Jaclyn Arndt has done both.

For years, Jaclyn has answered the call when Homer needed her. Through her service with the Homer Volunteer Fire Department and her commitment to this community, she’s built a reputation for showing up when it matters.

Now she’s done something that seems almost unbelievable.

She rode a bicycle from Prudhoe Bay to Homer, more than 1,200 miles across Alaska!

This wasn’t just an athletic feat. It was a testament to perseverance, courage, and the same determination that so many people here have already seen in Jaclyn through her years of service.

Tomorrow she rolls into Homer, and as a community - let’s give her the welcome she deserves. ❤️

If you see her, cheer her on. Wave. Clap. Honk. Let her know we’re proud.

Congratulations, Jaclyn! You’ve accomplished something truly remarkable, and Homer couldn’t have a better ambassador.

Local legend status: TOTALLY earned. 🚴‍♀️💙

08/03/2026

MONDAY, AUGUST 3 | THIS WEEK AT HSC

A new week is underway at Homer Senior Center!

The Silver Lining Café serves lunch Monday through Friday from noon – 1:30 p.m., with a salad bar available each day.

This week’s menu:
🥪 Monday: Stromboli sandwich with side salad

🥗 Tuesday: Thai noodle pasta salad with chicken

🫐 Wednesday: Blackberry grilled cheese with prosciutto and sage, served with broccoli salad

🍲 Thursday: Southwestern goulash with dinner rolls

🥦 Friday: Broccoli-and-chicken casserole with dinner rolls

The week also includes Chair Yoga, strength training, drumming, bingo, trivia, karaoke, movies, games, and more.

Menus are subject to change, and donations are appreciated.

See the complete weekly schedule and subscribe to HSC This Week at homerseniors.org.

08/01/2026

📣📣 Haven House has a new program! 📣📣

South Peninsula Haven House is now one of four agencies in the state with the new Alaska Recovery Housing Program (ARHP). This grant covers the *entire* Kenai Peninsula!

The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance with rent, security deposits, housing application fees, and utilities for individuals and families who are in recovery from substance use.

Eligibility (Must meet all criteria) :

- Individuals who are in recovery from substance use
- Individuals or families with a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
- Individuals or families who currently reside on the Kenai Peninsula
**Individuals who are currently receiving financial assistance from AHFC are not eligible for the program.**

Referrals:
Referrals from local agencies are welcome but are not required. Participants may be referred through hospitals, substance use treatment providers, behavioral health agencies, domestic violence shelters, and other community partners.

The Program Manager will conduct an intake assessment to evaluate the participant's housing needs, recovery support needs, safety concerns, and income eligibility.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss the program or referral process further. We would also greatly appreciate your sharing this information with anyone you feel may benefit from these services!

08/01/2026

We wanted to share a resource that may be helpful. ❤

The STELLA-FTD study is offering a free online program for family caregivers supporting a loved one with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). You'll connect with other caregivers, learn helpful strategies, access resources, and may receive gift cards for participating.

If you're interested, email [email protected] to learn more.